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Academy Boy

2024-10-17 · 16 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

Jian drives his talented footballer son Theo, to a trial at a professional club but his intense style of support threatens their relationship and clashes with a ruthless youth academy system, jeopardising Theo's chances at an academy spot.

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Luke Jin
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Chris LeiJian
Tyler MadolidTheo
Callum BroomeCoach Lewis
Stefan BoehmStefan BoehmDC

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